Archive of 05-15-08

On 15 May 08 Major Winstanley conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Pike Street after its driver nearly caused a crash when turning from Acme Street. Speaking to the driver, Justin A. Jones, age 21, 632 Seventh Street, Marietta, Major Winstanley noticed a strong odor of marijuana. Major Winstanley arrested Mr. Jones for driving under a suspended license, at which time he also informed Jones if he was in possession of drugs at the jail he would face additional charges. Upon hearing that, Jones relinquished a bag of marijuana he had concealed in his pants. Also charged with possession of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, Jones was transported to the Washington County Jail.

On 15 May 08 Deputy Sheriff Travaglio investigated the possible theft of a water heater, stove and refrigerator from a home at 912 Lancaster Street, Marietta. Deputy Travaglio interviewed the homeowner, Beverly Munoz, age 46, who stated the home is under foreclosure but she has not yet been ordered to vacate the premises. Ms. Munoz said she purchased the items and had her son move the appliances into her garage. This case remains open pending the receipt of further information from the lien holder.

On 15 May 08 Chief Bourne of the New Matamoras Police Department reported he was off duty but witnessed a male he knew as Gale A. Hendershot, age 43, 5215 State Route 260, New Matamoras, striking a parking barrier in the parking lot of Peoples Bank. Deputy Sheriff Eddy responded and noticed Mr. Hendershot had a strong odor of alcohol and could hardly understand Hendershot’s heavily slurred speech. Mr. Hendershot attempted field sobriety tests but failed miserably, as he almost fell to the ground. Arrested for .17 breath OVI, Hendershot tested .245 BAC at the Washington County Jail.

ADDITIONAL DRUG TRAFFICKING ARREST

As part of the round up of arrests of drug trafficking suspects that began yesterday, Marietta Police Department’s Sgt. Ellenwood last night arrested David Martindell, age 27, 1005 Front Street, Marietta. Martindell is charged with a third degree felony of trafficking in crack cocaine within 1000 feet of an elementary school. He is currently being held at the Washington County Jail pending his initial appearance.

CHARGES ON MARK TILTON FILED

On 15 May 08 Lt. Schuck requested a summons for Mark J. Tilton, age 39, 12622 State Route 60, Lowell, for first degree misdemeanor charges of assault and aggravated menacing. Stemming from an incident that transpired on 21 Mar 08, Lt. Schuck’s affidavit alleges that the victim in the case, Andrew Mahoney, age 39, 508 Bear Creek Road, Lowell, believed Tilton would cause him serious physical harm. Witnesses confirm that at the time of the incident Tilton was seriously enraged at improprieties he perceived Mahoney committed and in his state of mind could have killed Mahoney. On several occasions Tilton made comments threatening to rip out Mahoney’s throat, causing Mahoney such distress that he armed himself with a handgun in case Tilton would return.

Prior to Tilton’s departure from the scene of the incident, Mahoney said he entered his own vehicle to leave when he heard someone speaking. Thinking they were speaking to him, Mahoney rolled down his window, at which time Tilton punched him in the face. Witnesses present confirmed seeing Tilton punch Mahoney through the open window.

The following individuals were processed into the Washington County Jail:

Justin Allan Jones, age 21, 632 Seventh Street, Marietta, for driving under a suspended license, possession of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and for failing to obey the right of way, all misdemeanors. Jones was arrested on Pike Street in Marietta by Major Winstanley of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 15 May 08 at 9:50 am.

Scott Joseph Byers, age 24, 488 Beach Drive, Belpre, for failure to register as a registered sex offender, a felony. Byers was arrested at his residence by Detective Hiatt of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 15 May 08 at 10:15 am.

Christopher Michael Estes, age 29, 109 Fifteenmile Creek Road, Marietta, for driving under a suspended license, a misdemeanor. Estes was arrested on State Route 26 by Deputy Sheriff McLeish and processed into the Washington County Jail on 15 May 08 at 4:11 pm.

William Joseph Hesson, age 46, 49755 State Route 145, Woodsfield, for two misdemeanor counts of failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines. Hesson was picked up at the Morgan County line by Deputy Sheriff McLeish and processed into the Washington County Jail on 15 May 08 at 6:43 pm.

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